Job Description

The Instructional Designer will be responsible for the design, planning, development and maintenance of best-in-class learning programs and experiences for internal and external audiences. Focusing on the specific needs of each audience, our goal is to facilitate the timely acquisition of new or adapted skills, behaviors, competencies, and knowledge in an effective and engaging manner.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning activities and programs (online, ILT, VILT, web-based, etc.) to accelerate the understanding, application, and adoption of critical concepts, processes, and targeted behaviors.
• Develop course materials and assets in support of learning activities and programs, including but not limited to learning aids, facilitator guides, train-the-trainer manuals, reference guides, instructional videos, and post-training retention programs.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and subject matter experts to conduct thorough needs analysis and establish measurable learning objectives for role-specific training and knowledge sharing.
• Drive training design and development from Needs Assessment to Delivery (ADDIE)
• Evaluate and - as necessary - amend training programs to more effectively meet team and company objectives; conduct annual review of existing programs and update to maintain alignment with business objectives.
• Apply current best-practice learning theory and methodologies for training development, delivery, and evaluation.
• Adapt learning programs to assist learners across disparate cultures, and to facilitate learning opportunities for learners with disabilities.
• Responsible for the training development, beta-testing and publication of assigned courses and materials within required timelines
• Communicates project statuses, barriers, and risks to project timelines to Manager and SMEs.
• Assists the Sales Enablement team in administrative duties not limited to: course conversions, course maintenance, course revisions, course development and uploading courses to the LMS.
• Continually explore new technologies for potential application to instructional problems and associated performance improvement efforts
• Ability to manage time and work independently
• Ensures consistent style, formatting, and branding on all material
• Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S

Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
The Individual

• Bachelor's degree, Instructional Design or Learning & Development (preferred)
• 3 - 5 years of experience in state-of-the-art learning design/delivery for a diverse group of audiences
• eLearning portfolio demonstrating application of adult learning principles and technical competency
• Technical competence and proficiency with:
  • Instructional design software/tools (Articulate Storyline 360, Rise - preferred)
  • Learning management systems
  • MS Office Suite, and
  • Video scripting/editing (Camtasia, Vyond preferred)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in documenting technical and non-technical applications
• Advanced project management skills
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Certification in training design and development is a plus
• Ability to travel internationally (occasional)

About Smiths
At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customer s' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.
About John Crane
John Crane is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.